Minolta 7s himatic

[mark81]

I got this cute camera from a frend...how sharp is the ROKKOR 1.8 lens? compering ...lets say to a LEICA lenses...😀..just kiding, just wont ti know is it worth getting fixed.
thank u all!

 

[camera.bear]

Mark,

The 7s is very similar to the Hi-Matic 9. Check out Bill Mattock's review of the 9.

http://www.growlery.com/minolta_hi-matic_9/

 

[racoll]

This camera isn't "cute"...it's downright impressive and I think you're going to be surprised at just how good it is. Read up on its features and capabilities and you'll see how well engineered a camera it is. The lens is awesome, and will quite likely make you want to dive into the world of Minolta RFs. I got mine on a whim, but now it rides in my camera bag most days with my "serious" gear because I'm so impressed with it.

 

[FallisPhoto]

I got this cute camera from a frend...how sharp is the ROKKOR 1.8 lens? compering ...lets say to a LEICA lenses...😀..just kiding, just wont ti know is it worth getting fixed.
thank u all!

Quite sharp. It has almost exactly the same specs as the Canonet GIII QL-17, which is a fairly impressive piece of equipment. It is easier to get a 7S running too. I think you are really going to like that camera.

The most common problem with the 7S is that the self-timer will jam the whole camera solid if it sticks. Since old cameras that have not been CLAd in decades tend to have sticky self-timers, don't use the aforementioned self-timer until you have had it professionally cleaned and lubed.

 

[Gaspar]

This camera is amazing. The lens is very sharp with lovely colour rendition. The only issue is ergonomics but you already know that if you have one.

 

[Fred Burton]

The 7s is outstanding optically. And the good part is that you can buy one cheaper the the cost of the paint for the lettering on a new Leica lens! 🙂

I like the 7s ergonomics because it is a larger camera. But then, I also prefer to the larger M5 to the other Leicas, so your milage will vary.

 

[racoll]

I rather like the size too, in spite of my love of compact bodies. I think this camera is incredibly underrated as it's a stunning performer with great features, but then I think a number of Minoltas are underrated.